Fannett Metal and Claysburg-Kimmel are an even 3-3 against one another since April of 2022, but likely not for long. Fannett Metal will be playing in front of their home fans against Claysburg-Kimmel at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Fannett Metal has four straight victories, Claysburg-Kimmel has four straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Fannett Metal's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Monday. They came out on top against Everett by a score of 5-0.
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The team relied heavily on Ayden Ryder, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Adam Hammond, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Fannett Metal kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Claysburg-Kimmel fell victim to Southern Fulton and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Indians, falling 10-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bulldogs have suffered since March 20th.
Fannett Metal's win bumped their record up to 9-3. As for Claysburg-Kimmel, their loss dropped their record down to 7-7.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Fannett Metal has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .455. However, it's not like Claysburg-Kimmel struggles in that department as they've averaged .431. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Fannett Metal couldn't quite get it done against Claysburg-Kimmel when the teams last played on April 4th as they fell 9-5. Will Fannett Metal have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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